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No, saliva doesn't contain reducing sugars, but it does contain enzymes that break down starch. Even so, starch is not a reducing sugar either - it is a polysaccharide.
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∙ 13y agoI dunno. I dont think anyone cares
Put some sugar in your mouth and see what happens.
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Why does a lollipop get smaller?
As you suck on a lollipop, molecules begin to dissolve in your saliva. In addition, in your saliva, there is an enzyme called amylase that begins to break down the sugars of the lollipop.
Why does a smarty dissolve in cold water?
They are made of pure sugar, and sugar dissolves in water.
What would dissolve the best in oil?
grease
Is sugar souluble or insouluble?
What happens when you put it into your coffee? Does it dissolve or not?
If sugar is put into a cup of tea it will?
Dissolve... mixing with the tea.
How do jolly ranchers dissolve?
Saliva in your mouth makes the jolly rancher dissolve.
Why does Orbit's Cinnamint gum dissolve in your mouth?
In essence, it's sugar, or fake sugar, or whatever. Sugar dissolves when subjected to liquid (in this case your saliva) therefore dissolving the gum. :)
Why candy canes break down or dissolve?
when theres a lot of sugar in something like a candy cane, putting water or saliva causes the sugars to dissolve in a candy cane
What two materials dissolve in water?
I don't understand your question, but solvents and solutes together form a solution.
What liquids will dissolve wood?
Saliva
What mixtures can dissolve?
Sugar can dissolve in water.
Which will dissolve faster in liquids salt or sugar?
Sugar should dissolve faster in a liquid.
How does a grain of sugar dissolve in water?
the sugar will dissolve in water.
What is the maximum amount of sugar that will dissolve in 100ml water?
204g of sugar is the maximum amount of sugar that will dissolve into 100mL of water.
What substances does the enzymes in saliva change starch into?
it contains enzymes which break the starch down to sugar
How do you remove dried saliva from car paint?
Wet it and wipe it. Practically all of saliva will dissolve in water or soapy water.
What does saliva change carbohydrates into?
sugar
